Our Museums

Courthouse & Heritage Museum

The Cardston courthouse was used longer than any other courthouse in Alberta, and it still displays the judge’s bench, witness stand, and other court artifacts, including the original jail cells—complete with graffiti. The Courthouse Museum is a Registered Provincial Historic Site. This historical landmark also features curated displays of local history and of people who built the Cardston community, as well as material culture of the Kainai, Blackfoot people who lived in this area long before the settlement of Cardston in 1887.  

Admission

Adults 18+: $5
Youth: 12–17 years old: $3
Children: 5 - 11 years old $2

Children under 5 years old are free

(Your admission fee allows access to both Museums within 24 hours)

Hours of Operation

May, June, July, & Aug  2024,  9:00 am – 5:30 pm

The Card Pioneer Home was one of the first homes built on Lee Creek in 1887. The home demonstrates the original 14' x 14' cabin structure that was the beginning of all homes in the new settlement. It also shows additional construction and has history about the original families arriving in the new Lee Creek settlement, which became Cardston. There is something for all ages, including Pioneer children's games, magnificent quilts, stories of local First Nations leaders, and more. This Historic Site has many original artifacts and some great stories to inspire you!

Admission

Adults 18+: $5
Youth: 12–17 years old: $3
Children: 5 - 11 years old $2

Children under 5 years old are Free

(Your admission fee allows access to both Museums within 24 hours)

Hours of Operation

May and June by appointment only.

July & Aug., Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 7:30 pm

Group tours and class programming can be requested below